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humorless Synonyms

Another word for humorless

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• adjective (Context 1)

Lacking a sense of humor; unable to appreciate or express what is comical or amusing, and often excessively serious or stern.

Usage Example

"The new supervisor was so unfunny that even a lighthearted comment during the meeting was met with a cold stare."

Strongest
unfunny
Strong
dour
joyless
mirthless
solemn
somber
grim
stern
Weak
staid
earnest

Opposites of humorless

The opposite of humorless shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

humorous
witty
jovial
lighthearted
jocular
playful
amusing
funny
See all opposites of humorless

• Nearby Words

humongous
humor
humorist
humorless
humorlessly
humorlessness
humorous

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Humorless. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/humorless
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